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Emsley A Laney High School

2700 N College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 2,220 students in grades 9-12, Emsley A Laney High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Emsley A Laney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Emsley A Laney High School's student population of 2,220 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,220 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Emsley A Laney High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emsley A Laney High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#420 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Emsley A Laney High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Emsley A Laney High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emsley A Laney High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Emsley A Laney High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Emsley A Laney High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Emsley A Laney High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Emsley A Laney High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Emsley A Laney High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Emsley A Laney High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
58%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Emsley A Laney High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Emsley A Laney High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Emsley A Laney High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Emsley A Laney High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Emsley A Laney High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Emsley A Laney High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Emsley A Laney High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emsley A Laney High School's ranking?
Emsley A Laney High School is ranked #420 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Emsley A Laney High School often compared to?
Emsley A Laney High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John T Hoggard High School, Eugene Ashley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emsley A Laney High School?
The graduation rate of Emsley A Laney High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Emsley A Laney High School?
2,220 students attend Emsley A Laney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Emsley A Laney High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emsley A Laney High School?
Emsley A Laney High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Emsley A Laney High School offer ?
Emsley A Laney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Emsley A Laney High School part of?
Emsley A Laney High School is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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